Chapter 388 If something like this happens again, just send someone to find me.

She sat down on the stone bench next to Song Ruyan and looked at her gently: "What are you doing here alone?"

"So boring." Song Ruyan muttered, sat back down, and her eyes drifted to a place not far away.

In the open space of the courtyard, Sister Lan was practicing her boxing and kicking in a very methodical manner. Although her figure was young, her moves were already well-formed and vigorous.

Chu Ruohan followed her gaze, her lips curled slightly, "Your little disciple is getting more and more powerful. Looking at his posture, he has made great progress."

When Lan Jie'er was mentioned, Song Ruyan immediately perked up, her chin slightly raised, with a hint of pride.

"That's right, don't you see who taught you that?"

Yuling brought some tea and snacks over, placed them on the stone table, and said with a smile, "Since you're feeling bored, I remembered something."

"Doctor Qian is currently offering free medical consultations outside the city. I heard that he has a lot of patients and is a bit overwhelmed by himself."

"You're free anyway, why not go and help out?"

Chu Ruohan picked up the teacup, gently stroked the wall of the cup with her fingertips, and a hint of understanding flashed across her eyes.

Yuling is a girl with a lively mind.

Song Ruyan is a blockhead and Doctor Qian is a dull person.

Doctor Qian had hinted at some of his intentions before, but Song Ruyan didn't notice it at all. Instead, she felt uncomfortable and stayed away from him.

Yuling is trying to bring them together again.

Chu Ruohan put down her teacup and followed Yuling's words, saying, "Yuling is right. The free clinic outside the city is a good thing. You might as well go and have a look. It's all for relaxation."

Song Ruyan blinked, looked at Chu Ruohan, and then at Yuling.

Go help Doctor Qian? That seems interesting.

It's better than just sitting here.

She nodded: "Okay, then I'll pack up and go take a look."

News came from the palace that the princess who was to be married off was chosen to be Yang Qingxue.

Chu Ruohan recalled that the scene of the palace banquet that day flashed before her eyes.

No wonder the eldest daughter of the Lin family deliberately provoked Yang Qingxue to be in the spotlight.

It turns out that the roots had been planted long ago, and people had received news of it long ago, just waiting for the prey to come and eliminate the competitors.

Following closely on the heels of this came another piece of news.

Guo Ying'er passed the selection for concubines and entered the palace and was named a concubine.

Yuling came in with freshly brewed tea and curled her lips: "I'm afraid my uncle will be so proud of himself now. I don't know why the emperor would fall for someone like my cousin."

Is it really Guo Ying'er that the emperor has his eyes on?

Chu Ruohan knew it clearly in her heart. She was probably doing it for Gu Junze's sake. After all, they were related...

But Guo Ying'er didn't get in with any real ability.

This "grace" is like a mine buried at your feet, which may explode at any time and implicate everyone.

Just as I was thinking about it, Haitang walked in hurriedly.

"Young Madam, Minister Yang and his wife are outside seeking an audience."

It turned out to be about Yang Qingxue.

Chu Ruohan tapped lightly on the cold tabletop with her fingertips.

Today, the General's Mansion is a hot spot that everyone in the capital is paying attention to. Everyone wants to add fuel to the fire and lend some light.

Gu Junze became the emperor's new confidant, and naturally there was an endless stream of people coming to him for help.

But if you don't add the right firewood, you'll end up burning yourself.

The affairs of the Yang family were decided by the emperor. How could she, a general's wife, influence them?

She weighed the pros and cons for a moment, then said calmly, "Tell them I'm not feeling well and won't be seeing any visitors today."

Haitang retreated in response.

I felt sleepy in the afternoon.

When Chu Ruohan woke up from her nap, the light outside the window had become soft.

Yuling helped her to her feet gently, her voice low and soft, "Young Madam, Minister Yang and his wife... are still waiting outside."

Chu Ruohan rubbed her brows, a trace of fatigue appearing in her eyes.

It's really an unsolvable problem.

The imperial edict is a golden word, and it cannot be changed at will.

What's more, if they waited so stubbornly outside the general's mansion, how many pairs of eyes would be watching every move in the dark?

If you are not careful, you will be doomed.

In front of the mansion gate, Madam Yang was holding a letter, looking worried. Lord Yang beside her kept winking at her, signaling her to calm down.

The doorman of the mansion had declined several times, but could not stop the mother's persistence.

"Madam, the general has not returned home yet. If you have something to do, you might as well come back another day." The doorman explained again.

Madam Yang's eyes were red and her voice was trembling: "I will wait here today and must see the general."

During the stalemate, the sound of horse hooves approached in the distance, and several knights surrounded a tall man in military uniform and came towards the mansion.

Gu Junze returned on horseback and saw an unusual scene in front of the mansion from afar.

Madam Yang's eyes lit up, and she quickly stepped forward and said, "General!"

Gu Junze pulled the reins of his horse, looked calmly at the couple who suddenly appeared in front of the mansion gate, and signaled his personal guards to step back a few steps.

"Madam Yang, what can I do for you?"

When Madam Yang saw Gu Junze dismount, she immediately stepped forward, tears almost welling up in her eyes.

"General, please save my Qingxue!"

Without waiting for Gu Junze's response, she began to speak hurriedly, "My little girl is only sixteen. Ever since she heard she was going to marry in Xixia, she has been crying all day, either threatening to hang herself or going to the temple to become a nun."

Her voice was choked with sobs, and the handkerchief in her hand had already been crumpled: "General, please speak a few good words to His Majesty and let Qingxue avoid this hardship!"

Gu Junze's expression changed slightly, he took a step back, and his face turned cold: "Madam Yang, please be careful with your words. The grace of heaven cannot be speculated recklessly."

He turned his gaze to Lord Yang, who was hesitant to speak. "Whether you want to die or become a nun, it is a crime of deceiving the emperor. Lord Yang has not come this far easily. Don't lose the big picture for the sake of small things."

"The Yang family has more than one daughter."

Upon hearing this, Madam Yang's face turned pale and her crying stopped abruptly.

Gu Junze's tone became even colder: "If the news of what happened in front of my house today gets to the palace..."

Before he finished speaking, Lord Yang's face had turned pale and beads of sweat oozed from his forehead.

He hurriedly stepped forward and bowed deeply to Gu Junze: "Thank you, General, for your reminder! Thank you, General, for your reminder!"

Mr. Yang pulled the still stunned Madam Yang over and whispered anxiously, "I told you, just let Qingxue wait for her marriage with peace of mind..."

"But..." Madam Yang wanted to argue.

"Let's talk about it when we get back!" Lord Yang interrupted her and practically dragged Madam Yang out of the general's mansion gate.

Gu Junze looked at the two people's backs as they walked away, frowned, turned around and walked into the mansion.

After crossing the screen wall and passing through the front yard, Gu Junze took off his military uniform and handed it to the attendant who came to meet him, then strode towards the inner courtyard.

In the main hall, Chu Ruohan was holding a booklet and reading it carefully under the window.

Seeing Gu Junze come in, Chu Ruohan didn't even raise her head, "It's all solved."

"Well," Gu Junze nodded, walked over to sit beside her, "Next time something like this happens, just send someone to find me..."